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Citroen C3 Key Fob Troubleshooting

citroen key fob key fobs might stop working due to a variety of causes. This includes worn buttons, poor contact between the battery and the water and receiver module issues. Check the 12 volt batteries.

If the key fob will not unlock your car, you could be experiencing deprogramming. This happens when certain buttons send a message to the onboard computer asking that the key be removed from its list of keys.

Dead coin battery

If your Citroen's C3's key fob is not working the first thing you should check is if the battery is dead. Fobs use small coin-shaped batteries which can be replaced within a few minutes. They are available at home improvement stores, and even auto parts stores. Make sure you buy the correct one, however. The batteries for fobs are usually CR2025 or CR2032 However you should check the owner's manual for your vehicle to determine which kind of battery is needed.

Before replacing the battery, remove the button pad and rub it with alcohol and cotton swabs. This will help to remove corrosion and clean the contacts, which are usually colored gold. Once the contacts have been cleaned, it is now time to add the new battery. Be cautious not to mix the two types since they have different voltages, dimensions and shapes.